Jesika's Bridals Session

Did you know Wedding Flowers by Emily does photography too? 


Photography is definitely another passion of mine and I'm having a hard time deciding if I like doing flowers or taking photography better. Tough choice! People always ask me this question and I always have a hard time answering because there are things I like (and don't like) about each of them. I am SO happy to be able to offer both of them to my clients.

This photo shoot was a blast! Jesika was so much fun to work with and I'm thrilled at the photos we got. I fully expect to see Jesika on the cover of a magazine some day. She is trying to become a professional model someday.  Just remember the little guys when you get that big :-)

Thanks Jesika! You are a stunning bride!

Jesselle's Portrait Session

Wedding Flowers by Emily does flowers AND photography! 

I had so much fun during this shoot! Jesselle was awesome to work with and I think we got some great photos. One of my favorite parts about the whole experience was looking at the progression of photos after the shoot. When I looked at the first 25 or so photos, Jesselle was standing how she normally would for a snapshot with friends. After coaching and teaching her about how to stand/where to shift your weight/how to tilt your head etc, the photos got progressively better and better. By the end of the photo shoot, we were out of natural light but I wanted to go back to all the spots we took photos at and see how she would do now that she knew how to correctly pose. She was a pro by the end of it all! The last 25 photos I took don't even compare to the first 25 I took.

I absolutely love coaching the person I'm taking photos of about how to stand/tilt their head/move their hands etc so that they look their absolute best. It's taken a lot of research, talking to professional models, and watching lots of modeling tutorials but it has certainly paid off! As a photographer, you can't just expect people to show up and know how to pose correctly. If you take the time to learn how to coach someone properly, the photos will be 100x better.

The Infinity Dress

I have been a part of the wedding world for a while now and have worked with hundreds of brides. I like to discuss the details of their wedding and all the cute decorations they have come up with. I talk about this with my brides because it helps me to get to know their theme and style better which then helps me to design their bouquet and wedding flowers to fit their personality.

I hear all about the fun and exciting parts of their wedding but I also hear about the difficulties of planning their wedding too. One of the biggest issues always seems to be bridesmaid dresses.

Women come in all shapes and sizes and it's so hard to find a dress that looks good on everyone. Though it may be difficult to please everyone when it comes to bridesmaid dresses, it can be done! Why not choose a dress that each bridesmaid can basically design themself to fit and flatter their own body?

The Infinity Dress is the answer!

Each dress comes in the skirt style and color of your choice.  The top is made of two loose panels of fabric that can be wrapped in as many ways as your imagination can create.  They really are impressive because you can wear them in an infinite amount of styles.

I had the amazing opportunity to work with Harli, Taylor, and Elizabeth during this photo shoot of the Infinity Dresses. We had so much fun coming up with all different ways of wrapping each dress to get a completely different look... and a completely different dress! I was impressed by the quality of the fabric, construction, and style of the dresses that could be easily paired with formal jewelry for a black tie affair or left simple for more casual events.

You should have heard the excited gasps when I told the girls they got to keep their dresses. Hah! I wish I would have recorded that!

A big thank you to everyone who was a part of this shoot, James included   :-)

Models: Harli Ratliff, Elizabeth Howell, Taylor Sowder
Dress: Infinity Dress 
Makeup: Harli Ratliff
Floral Crowns : Me (Wedding Flowers by Emily)
Photography: Me (Wedding Flowers by Emily)

Lexi's Wedding Flowers

So I haven't posted about floral in a while. It's been a lot of post about photography but it certainly doesn't mean I haven't been doing wedding flowers!

I don't get a lot of repeat wedding flower customers (for good reason right!?) but when I do it's usually from a mother of the bride/groom. Lexi was marrying the brother of one of my previous brides.

Lexi was very interested in having a rustic theme complete with a true barn style reception with lovely rustic accents. Lexi also wanted to add in a little bling to her bouquet, as well as the bridesmaids' bouquets too. I'm calling this style "rustic glam"   :-)

Baby's breath is actually a little more difficult to work with than you would think. It definitely takes some finesse and attention to detail to make it look nice.

A big thanks to Lexi's sister-in-law for modeling the bouquets so well - so kind of you!

Congrats to the happy couple!

Flowers: Wedding Flowers by Emily
Photos: Wedding Flowers by Emily 


Aisle Way 

Bride

Bridesmaid

Throwing Bouquet 

Centerpieces

Other Arrangements

Groom 

Dad

Groomsmen 

Sarah's Portrait Session

Wedding Flowers by Emily does photography too! 


Well, it wasn't the best weather for this shoot. We pretty much got rained on the entire time even though it doesn't look like it in the photos. Sarah drove all the way out to Heber City so we did the shoot anyways and braved the rain. The rain actually made things even more fun surprisingly!

When I was talking with Sarah about this shoot, she mentioned that she was "not photogenic". I don't really believe in the word photogenic. I think everyone can look good in pictures, it all comes down to posing.

If you have a good photographer, they will be able to show you how to pose yourself so that you look your best and hide the areas on your body that you don't want showcased. A simple shift in weight, tilt of the chin, or a change in arm positioning can make all the difference.

Posing is definitely one of the most important things (in my eyes) to pay attention to. If you have a gorgeous background with amazing lighting but the people in the photos look unnatural and awkward then that photo will look unnatural and awkward.

All in all Sarah was fabulous and I probably could have edited more than 1/2 the photos I took of her (which was a ton) but here are my favorites. Thanks Sarah!